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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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define nutrition

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• scientific study of food & how it nourishes the body

#2
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6 kinds of nutrients in foods:

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• carbs • proteins • fats/oils • vitamins • minerals • water

#3
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organic means:

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• containing carbon & hydrogen • carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins

#4
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inorganic

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• minerals & water

#5
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registered dietician nutritionists

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• used evidence based practice

#6
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macronutrients

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• required in large amounts • provide energy/fuel • carbs, lipids, proteins

#7
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carbohydrates

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• primary fuel source for the body • fiber is type of carb

#8
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lipids

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• insoluble in water • triglycerides are most common lipid in food

#9
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proteins:

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• contain C,H,O AND Nitrogen • amino acids are building blocks • not primary source of energy

#10
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energy in food measurements:

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• carb = 4 • protein = 4 • fat = 9 • alcohol = 7

#11
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major minerals:

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• calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur • needed in amounts > 100mg/day

#12
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trace minerals:

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• iron, zinc, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, molybdenum, selenium, iodine • needed in amounts < 100mg/day

#13
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dietary reference intakes (DRI):

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• aim to prevent & reduce risk of chronic diseases • expand upon RDA • standards for healthy people

#14
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estimated average requirement (EAR):

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• average daily intake level of nutrients to meet needs of HALF the healthy people in a particular group

#15
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recommended dietary allowance (RDA):

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• average daily nutrient intake level that meets needs of 97% of healthy people in particular group

#16
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adequate intake (AI):

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• used when RDA is not available • based on observed estimates

#17
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upper intake level (UL):

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• highest average daily intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to most people

#18
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estimated energy requirement (EER):

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• average dietary intake to maintain energy balance • defined by age, gender, height, physical activity • DRI for energy & macronutrients

#19
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acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR):

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• ranges of energy intakes from macronutrients

#20
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AMDR for macronutrients:

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• carbs = 45-65% • fat = 20-35% • protein = 10-35%

#21
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malnutrition:

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• nutritional status is out of balance • too much/too little of a particular nutrient over

#22
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primary deficiency:

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• occurs when person does not consume enough of a nutrient • direct consequence of inadequate intake

#23
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secondary deficiency:

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• person cannot absorb enough of a nutrient • too much nutrient is excreted from body • nutrient is not utilized efficiently

#24
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a healthful diet:

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• adequate • moderate • nutrient dense • balanced • variety